Biology of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (NCT03400371)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigators are collecting genetic information through blood samples as well as clinical and EEG data from over 1000 people with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) across the UK, Europe and North America. This study will draw on both existing and new samples from JME patients. These will be compared to anonymised data from samples for 2000 controls. The goal of this study is to find the genetic cause of JME. Finding the cause will help create better treatments for JME, as well as improve patient outcomes by allowing us to detect it earlier.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mount Sinai-Beth Israel Medical Center — New York, New York
Age range: 10 Years to 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Blood draw (OTHER)
- Existing samples (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (15 Sites)
- Mount Sinai-Beth Israel Medical Center — New York, New York
- St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital — New York, New York
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio
- Hospital for Sick Kids — Toronto, Ontario
- Charles University — Prague,
- Danish National Epilepsy Centre — Dianalund,
- Tallinn Children's Hospital — Tallinn,
- University Robert Debré — Paris,
- Commissione Genetica Lega Italiana contro l'Epilepssia — Roma,
- Vestre Viken Health Trust, Oslo — Drammen,
- Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery — Liverpool,
- Royal London Hospital — London,
- St Thomas' Hospital — London,
- King's College Hospital NHS Trust — London,
- Swansea University — Swansea,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: +442078480608
Email: deb.pal@kcl.ac.uk
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.